Daniel Craig’s New ‘Knives Out’ Film Surges to 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Rian Johnson may still be feeling the sting of Pokerface’s cancellation, but his latest Knives Out installment is already easing the pain. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has been steadily sharpening its Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its theatrical debut—now boasting an impressive 95% after 121 critic reviews.

The film marks the third team-up between Johnson and Daniel Craig, who once again steps into the shoes of the beloved detective Benoit Blanc. This new mystery leans darker and moodier than Glass Onion, and critics are praising it as the franchise’s strongest entry yet.

Daniel Craig’s New ‘Knives Out’ Film Surges to 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Is Outperforming Glass Onion & Nearly Matching the Original

With a glowing 95% Tomatometer, the movie has surpassed Glass Onion’s 91% and is now inching closer to the universally acclaimed 2019 original. Early reactions describe the film as:

  • “Sharper than a razor”

  • “Proof that Johnson doesn’t miss”

  • “The best in the franchise”

This kind of buzz is already fueling speculation about the future of the franchise—and it looks promising.

A New Mystery Pulls Blanc Into a Community Full of Secrets

The film’s official synopsis teases another layered whodunit centered around a religious community led by a charismatic priest:

Detective Benoit Blanc takes on a case involving Monsignor Jefferson Wicks and his devout congregation. After a suspicious death rattles the group, Blanc must untangle hidden tensions, buried secrets, and simmering resentments to expose the truth.

This time, Blanc is surrounded by an especially stacked ensemble cast, including:

Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church, and Jeremy Renner.

As always, not everyone will survive—and almost everyone has something to hide.

Rian Johnson & Daniel Craig: A Duo Built to Rule the Mystery Genre

Wake Up Dead Man is the last film Netflix greenlit after the blockbuster success of the first two installments, but with reviews this strong, it would be a massive misstep not to bring the duo back for more Benoit Blanc mysteries.

Johnson has openly shared that this script was the most challenging of his career, due in part to its deeply religious undercurrents:

“I grew up very Christian… and I’m not anymore. I have complicated feelings about that. That’s why the script was so hard to write.”

Despite the personal struggles, none of that complexity seems to have limited his storytelling. The film is being hailed as one of his sharpest, most intricate mysteries yet.

What’s Next for Benoit Blanc?

Both Craig and Johnson have expressed interest in continuing the franchise indefinitely, and Johnson has already hinted that he’s “formulating” ideas for a fourth movie. With critics already championing Wake Up Dead Man, a continuation feels inevitable.

Release Details

  • Theatrical Run: November 26 – December 12, 2025 (limited two-week engagement)

  • Netflix Release: December 12, 2025

With critical acclaim already soaring, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year.

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